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The Department of Energy (DOE) recently provided an update on the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants authorized under Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that would allow more Tribes access to these funds. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has been advocating for DOE to administer the 40101d program in a way that recognizes the sovereign rights of tribes …
In March, Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) Medical received another 3-year accreditation through the Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) following an onsite survey that was conducted in February. Accreditation distinguishes our organization from many other outpatient facilities by demonstrating our provision of the highest quality of care to our patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. “You …
The State of Alaska Division of Fish and Game predicts a low salmon run in 2023 for the District 4 and Koyukuk River Subsistence Fishing areas. The 2023 Chinook salmon run size is forecasted to be small and unlikely to meet escapement objectives or provide any surplus for harvest. Click here to learn more.
Patient Travel/Lodging Feedback Tanana Chiefs Conference is seeking feedback and comments from patients, family members, and escorts regarding TCC’s Patient Travel/Lodging process. We would like to hear your concerns, stories and solutions to improve our processes to make the travel and housing experience better for our patients. Submit Your Comments Below
The Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (YRITFC) held a quorum for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The YRITFC is comprised of 28 villages along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers who work together to develop recommendations for fishery management, and to develop positions on other relevant fisheries issues for the upcoming season and in the fall post-season. This …
Millena Jordan has learned many valuable lessons throughout her journey as an Emerging Leader and has created a solid foundation for herself. She joined the Emerging Leaders in 2018, and at 23 years old, she has been empowering and equipping youth for the past five years. She is the daughter of Charlie Nations Jordan Sr. and Desiree Andon, and is …
Last month, Susan Dayton from Koyukuk and John Dyer from Manley graduated the Community Health Aide Program’s (CHAP) Session IV training. Session IV is the second-to-last training that Health Aides must pass before becoming a fully licensed Community Health Aide Practitioner. Each module requires months of study and clinical trainings. TCC is proud of our newest Session IV graduates and …
The village of Hughes was able to run its grid on strictly solar power for a five-hour span of time last month. On Tuesday, April 18th, from 2:30 PM to 7:50 PM the town of Hughes was silent. The ever present rumbling of the diesel generators that provide light and power to the community was absent and no exhaust was …
Emerging Leader Spotlight: Mackenzie Englishoe At 19 years old, Mackenzie Englishoe credits her sense of direction in life to knowing where she comes from. She is the daughter of Nicole James/Englishoe, granddaughter of Denise James/Englishoe and Sonny James, great-granddaughter of Margeret Mariam Englishoe/James and Skully James, and a member of the Caribou Clan of the Gwichyaa Zhee tribe. Mackenzie joined …